Sales tax is 6% of the price of an article.  If the sales tax is $0.36, what is the price of the article?  (round to the nearest hundredth)



Let the price of the article be $ x $. Since the sales tax is 6% of the price, we can express the sales tax as:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 0.06 \times x
\]

We are told that the sales tax is $0.36, so:

\[
0.06 \times x = 0.36
\]

To solve for $ x $, divide both sides by 0.06:

\[
x = \frac{0.36}{0.06} = 6
\]

Thus, the price of the article is **$6.00**.

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Here are five related questions for practice:

1. If the sales tax is 8% and the tax is $0.40, what is the price of the article?
2. What would the sales tax be on an article priced at $50 with a 6% tax rate?
3. If an article costs $10 and the sales tax is 5%, what is the total price including tax?
4. The sales tax is 7% on an item, and the tax amount is $1.05. What is the price of the item?
5. If an item is priced at $100 and has a 6% sales tax, how much will the customer pay in total?

**Tip:** When calculating percentages, convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100 (e.g., 6% becomes 0.06).

Sales tax is 6% of the price of an article. If the sales tax is $0.36, what is the price of the article? (round to the nearest hundredth)

Learn how to calculate the price of an article when the sales tax is 6% and the tax amount is $0.36. This problem covers key algebraic concepts and percentage calculations, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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